A shocking murder case has emerged from Hunsur in Karnataka’s Mysuru district, where a 30-year-old woman, Pavithra, and her alleged lover, Sunil, have been arrested for allegedly murdering her 35-year-old husband, Rama Prasad.

The incident took place on October 16 at the couple’s residence in Vinoba Colony, Hunsur. The couple reportedly had two children, an 11-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter.




Police suspect that Pavithra allegedly mixed crushed poisonous datura seeds into idli batter and served the food to her husband. When he did not die after consuming the food, she allegedly called Sunil to the house, and the two are accused of strangling him.

As per investigators, the alleged motive was Pavithra’s relationship with Sunil, which had allegedly led to frequent disputes between the couple.

Following Rama Prasad’s death, Pavithra reportedly told his brother, Chandrahas, that her husband had eaten curd and was later found unresponsive. The family initially treated the death as natural and performed his last rites.




However, suspicions arose after local residents reportedly shared information about Sunil’s presence at the house on the night of the incident. Chandrahas subsequently approached the police on October 20, seeking a thorough investigation into his brother’s death.

According to reports, findings from the post-mortem examination also raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the death.

During the subsequent investigation, police questioned Pavithra and Sunil before arresting them in connection with the alleged murder.

Both accused have reportedly been remanded to judicial custody as the investigation continues. The allegations against them remain subject to judicial proceedings.